Pixiebob

USA · 1980s

Bobcat look, gentle nature and a chirping voice

SizeLarge8–17 lb
Life span13–15 years
CoatShort or long
Typical price$1,000–$2,500

Pixiebobs look like small bobcats, with a short tail, a spotted coat and often extra toes, but DNA studies show they are fully domestic cats.

At a glance

EnergyModerate
Cuddlylikes touch and being heldCuddly
TalkativeQuiet
GroomingEasy
SheddingAverage
With kidsGreat
With petsGood
Alone timehow long they’re happy aloneHalf a day

Life with a Pixiebob

They are calm, loyal and dog-like, often following their people and learning to walk on a leash. They chirp and chatter more than they meow, and they get along with kids and dogs.

Great for
  • Families with kids
  • Homes with a calm dog
  • People who want a big, gentle cat
Think twice if
  • You need a kitten soon — the breed is uncommon; check TICA papers
Care tips
  • Weekly brushing.
  • Daily play, and walks if they enjoy them.
  • Trim nails often — extra toes mean extra nails.

Health

Generally healthy. HCM and reproductive problems (undescended testicles, difficult births) are reported.

Ask the breeder for
  • Heart scan (echocardiogram) of the parents
  • TICA registration papers
Typical US price$1,000–$2,500
RegistriesTICATICA only — ask for papers

Prices are rough ranges from registered breeders and vary by line, color and region. A much cheaper “purebred” kitten is a common scam sign.

See Pixiebob kittens

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Sources: breed standards and profiles from CFA and TICA, DNA tests listed by the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, and veterinary breed profiles.